Labor & Employment

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 28, 2026

A 10023: Prohibits non-compete agreements and certain restrictive covenants

Prohibits non-compete agreements and certain restrictive covenants; authorizes covered individuals to bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction against any employer or persons alleged to have violated such prohibition.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits non-compete agreements, directly protecting workers' rights to change jobs without restrictive covenants, aligning with labor rights strengthening indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 9609: Approves notice and proof of disability from an attending nurse practitioner

Approves notice and proof of disability or proof of need for family leave, or proof of disability for a special cross-bow permit, from an attending nurse practitioner.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentApproves nurse practitioner documentation for family leave, facilitating worker access to benefits. Cross-bow permit mention appears unrelated but doesn't negate labor support.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 30, 2026

A 10048: Increases the unemployment insurance minimum weekly benefit amount

Provides that the unemployment insurance minimum weekly benefit amount shall be the greater of two hundred fifty dollars or fifteen percent of the state average weekly wage.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases minimum unemployment benefits, expanding worker financial support during joblessness.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Minimum Wage Unemployment

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 21, 2026

A 9638: Prohibits the use of a wage-fixing algorithm in combination with personal or behavioral data to set or recommend wages or compensation

Prohibits the use of a wage-fixing algorithm in combination with personal or behavioral data to set or recommend wages or compensation; defines terms; establishes penalties for violations of such prohibition.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits algorithmic wage discrimination using personal data, directly protecting workers' compensation rights and preventing biased pay practices.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits using personal data with wage algorithms, directly protecting worker privacy from algorithmic bias and data misuse.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Labor Standards Minimum Wage Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9068: Establishes an optional twenty-five year retirement plan for certain employees of the New York Power Authority

Establishes an optional twenty-five year retirement plan for employees of the New York Power Authority with the job title of mechanic, technician, electrician, equipment operator, power plant operator, utility security officer, or lineperson.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes optional retirement benefits for specific public employees, expanding employment benefits within labor & employment framework.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Retirement Benefits

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passed · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 10066: Establishes a comprehensive study of highway construction and maintenance worker safety

Directs the department of transportation to conduct a comprehensive study of highway construction and maintenance worker safety; directs the department to gather feedback from stakeholders; requires the department to submit a report on its findings and recommendations.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates a study on highway worker safety, directly advancing workplace safety protections under Labor & Employment.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates study to enhance worker safety on highway projects, directly advancing transportation safety standards per indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workplace Safety Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 30, 2026

S 9089: Relates to food delivery worker safety

Enacts the "food delivery worker safety and fair algorithms act" to prohibit food delivery platforms from utilizing or deploying any algorithmic management system that requires or incentivizes delivery workers to complete deliveries within a fixed or rigid time window that cannot reasonably be met while complying with all applicable traffic laws and safety regulations; penalizes, deactivates, suspends, deprioritizes, or otherwise limits a delivery worker's access to work opportunities for failure to meet delivery time estimates that do not account for traffic patterns, traffic congestion, weather conditions, restaurant delays, or lawful compliance with traffic signals, signage, and rules of the road; directly or indirectly incentivizes speeding, unsafe operation of a vehicle or bicycle, or disregard of traffic control devices, signage, or pedestrian right-of-way; and reduces pay, tips, bonuses, or access to incentives based on a delivery worker's refusal or inability to engage in unsafe or unlawful conduct.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits algorithms requiring unsafe time windows and prevents penalties for safety compliance, directly enhancing workplace safety and worker rights for food delivery workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8727: Extends paid family leave benefits to members of the New York national guard

This bill extends New York's existing paid family leave program to include members of the New York Army National Guard and New York Air National Guard. It adds these service members to the list of eligible workers who qualify for paid family leave after serving for 26 consecutive weeks. The change does not alter the current 26-week employment requirement but explicitly includes National Guard enlistment as qualifying service. This directly affects National Guard members who meet the 26-week service threshold, granting them access to the same paid family leave benefits as other covered employees.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends paid family leave benefits to National Guard members, expanding worker benefits under existing program without altering requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 21, 2026

A 9582: Relates to requiring delivery network company workers have access to paid sick leave

Includes delivery network company workers in the definition of "employee" for purposes of paid sick leave; provides that the employer of a delivery network company worker shall be a delivery network company.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly expands paid sick leave access to delivery workers, strengthening worker benefits and inclusion in employee protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Labor Standards Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 21, 2026

A 9585: Relates to the establishment of the small business child & dependent care savings program

This bill establishes a New York State program allowing small businesses (with 1-100 employees) to offer employees a payroll-deducted savings option for child and dependent care expenses. Employees can contribute pre-tax income through their employer’s payroll system, with contributions limited to IRS Section 125/129 guidelines. Businesses must set up a payroll arrangement for employees to enroll, choose contribution amounts (as a percentage or fixed dollar amount), and allow annual enrollment changes. The program is administered by the state comptroller and labor commissioner, aiming to provide a low-cost, portable savings tool for small business employees.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnables pre-tax childcare savings for employees, providing tax relief per IRS guidelines, aligning with support indicators for middle-income tax relief.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes payroll-deducted dependent care savings, expanding employee benefits without direct wage/safety impact95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Tags Small Business

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